Municipal Bonds Poised for Resurgence

After a washout last year, municipal bonds are ready to lead a fixed-income resurgence. Why to expect strength from NEA, MUB and VWITX.

Correction: A previous version of this story mistakenly identified the Nuveen AMT-Free Municiapal Fund as an ETF. It is a closed-end fund.

Income investing is making a comeback. From high dividend-paying stocks to utilities and REITs, the charts show a raft of positive developments. The difference today, however, is that the bond market and municipal bonds in particular are finally responding. This should make conservative investors...